Coverlet

1935/1942

Alois E. Ulrich

Associated Names
Alois E. Ulrich

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a woven textile. The artwork features a piece of fabric with intricate patterns including blue and red geometric designs. The fabric has a repeating pattern of concentric rectangles forming optical illusions, enhanced by horizontal and vertical red lines. The use of blue and white creates a sense of depth and texture, while the worn edges suggest a tactile, realistic representation of the textile. This is a traditional textile illustration style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33 x 35.7 cm (13 x 14 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.629

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Alois E. Ulrich

Wikidata ID

Q64534530

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